HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
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Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
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Rep. Lei R. Learmont |
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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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Monday, January 22, 2018 |
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11:30 a.m. |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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The Committee on Health and Human Services will be reviewing concerns with the growing number of unlicensed community care homes in the State. Hawaii has approximately 1,700 long-term care facilities serving 12,300 residents. In 2016, it was reported that over 100 licensed care homes either allowed their licensed to expire or revoked their license or certification. The rise of unlicensed community care homes has grown significantly within the last two years. The purpose of the briefing will be to assess the actual impact of unlicensed community care homes in Hawaii and the consumer protection concerns for Hawaii's Kupuna and Disabled and the adverse effect it may create to the long-term healthcare system in Hawaii.
The briefing will also review the Kupuna Care program, which was appropriated $600,000 by the 2017 Legislature and review the status of the program. The Executive Office on Aging with provide an updated report of the program.
The following organizations have been invited to participate in the briefing:
State Department of Health
State Attorney General's Office
The State Executive Office on Aging
State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Community Ties of America
Community Case Managers
Community Caregiver Associations
Adult Day Care Associations
Kokua Council
Kupuna Caucus
AARP
Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs
Caring Across Generations
At the conclusion of the briefing, the Committee on Health and Human Services will discuss possibly policy for the 2018 legislative session to address any recommendations by the presenters.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6050 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.
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________________________________________ Rep. John M. Mizuno Chair |
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